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Blake Lively accuses movie costar of sexual harassment, destroying reputation
In a civil rights complaint, Lively alleges Justin Baldoni and his team designed a "plan" to "destroy" her reputation.
US removes NZ$17 million bounty on Syrian rebel leader
It follows a high-level US delegation meeting with the former jihadist.
The 'action hero' story behind the 'real' Santa Claus
"This story in particular, it really kind of humanised him for me and made him a far more interesting character than I think he's normally portrayed," says University of Winchester's Brian Thornton. Audio
Secret passageway in Italy opens to public for first time
It was built as a secret passageway for the elite of Florence to pass undetected, far from the regular citizens.
Manchester City boss backs players amid team's losing streak
Beleaguered boss Pep Guardiola trusts that good results will come for his team despite another defeat.
US Correspondent Mitch McCann
We get the latest from the US from our correspondent Mitch McCann in New York. Audio
Five dead in German Christmas market car-ramming
Hundreds of people have been injured - about 40 seriously - and a young child is among the dead.
Eight convicted in France over murder of teacher who showed Prophet caricature
The charges the defendants faced ranged from inciting hatred to complicity in a terrorist killing.
Crowd crush kills 35 children at funfair in Nigeria, police say
At least 35 children were killed and six others critically injured in a crowd crush at a funfair, Nigerian police say.
Myanmar rebels take control of major military facility
A rebel army in Myanmar says it has captured a major military headquarters, marking the fall of the junta's second regional command as it faces a nationwide armed resistance movement.
Toddler and adult killed, dozens injured after German Xmas market attack
At least two people were killed and dozens injured after a car plowed into a crowd at a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg on Friday, local authorities said.
The Mixtape chats of 2024 you don't want to miss
The Music 101 team have gathered some of the wonderful chats of 2024 you don't want to miss. You can find a link to the whole Mixtape for each guest below, or visit the RNZ Mixtape podcast to listen… Audio
How Luigi Mangione's notebook helped federal prosecutors build their case
"'The target is insurance' because 'it checks every box'," the notebook read.
Vanuatu earthquake: Last repatriation from Port Vila, water in short supply
Boarding has started for New Zealand's last repatriation flight from Port Vila. Audio
Italian deputy PM acquitted of migrant kidnapping charges
A court on Friday acquitted Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini of charges of kidnapping over 100 migrants aboard a boat he had blocked at sea.
Class action filed against Johnson & Johnson over 'ineffective' meds
Lawyers allege the company falsely stated medications such as Codral Day and Night, Sudafed PE and Benadryl PE relieve congestion.
Malaysia to resume search for wreckage of flight MH370
The government will pay $70 million if substantive wreckage of the missing plane is found.
US government shutdown likely as Trump-backed bill fails
The incoming president's party is scrambling and now has no clear plan to avert a fast-approaching shutdown that could cause Christmas travel chaos.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 20 December 2024
In today's episode, New Zealand's High Commissioner to Vanuatu says the hunt for survivors continues, after 93 people were evacuated via aircraft last night, Police are warning people to drive… Audio
'Absolute carnage': Rescuers describe scene as seven pulled from rubble
The New Zealand High Commission was one of several buildings destroyed in the earthquake. Audio
